Biography of Kamal Khan

Interesting facts of the story of the character, few of the Marvel Comics heroes caused such a reaction to their appearance. Kamaly Khan's debut on the pages of the comic book turned out to be truly resonant, and its concept is frankly bold. Today, Miss Marvel occupies a worthy place among famous characters and even acquired a solo project in the cinema.

The story of the creation of a character in the fall of the year Marvel Comics announced a new series about Kamal Khan. The excitement around the debutant was associated with its nationality and religious affiliation. By the way, the scriptwriters initially considered the girl as an arab. But in a finished concept, she acted as a des and belonged to the Indian diaspora. The American Pakistani descent preached Islam.

Kamala was positioned as the first Muslim superhero to receive a solo series. By the way, comic book lovers could have subjected this to doubt, since EM-Jaeus and angelic dust have already performed in such an role. However, these persons remained on the second roles in fantastic plots. The author of the idea of ​​Khan is Sana Amanat, and in many ways the concept of the heroine was written off from its creator.

Amanat is a package with American citizenship. Once, in a conversation with editor Steve Vacker, Shana remembered a funny story from childhood. Colleagues laughed, but thought about the fact that the appearance of such an actor in myths about superheroes would be interesting. They turned to the writer J. Willow Wilson, who also preached Islam as a converted Muslim. And she enjoyed using the chance to make a story about a new character from scratch.

All those involved in this work were led by the desire to explore the Islamic diaspora in American society. At the same time, she did not wear a hijab, like most Pakistan-American teenagers. Willo Wilson said in an interview that the history of Khan, of course, included national and religious aspects. But meanwhile, this is the biography of a teenager who is faced with problems in the family and school, coupled with the search for his own path after gaining superpowers.

So, Kamala debuted in the solo series in the year, and its appearance did not go unnoticed. The reviews of critics said that she became a clear example of American-Muslim experience, and this circumstance influenced the increase in the Marvel Comics audience at the expense of readers from this group. Some compared the debutant with Malala Yusufzai, Pakistani human rights activist. There were also negative reviews: supposedly this character strengthened stereotypical ideas about Muslim families.

And some compared the Khan's ability to change his appearance with Takia the term in Islamic literature, which means external renunciation of faith. Even in the kindergarten, Khan found her friend - Nakiya Baadir, who was also the daughter of immigrants. And at school, she began to communicate with Catholic and Italo-American Bruno Carrelli, he later helped a classmate to hide her abilities from her parents.

Friends were a consolation for her. At school, the girl became an outcast-primarily because of her respect for her cultural heritage. In addition, the future Miss Marvel left reality, reading comics about superheroes and playing computer games. The idol of Kamaly was Captain Marvel. It is not surprising that when the schoolgirl was subjected to fog Terrigen, and she was asked who she wants to become, she wanted to be like Carol Danvers.

It turned out that the khan belongs to the race of nonhumans. Realizing her abilities, the girl took the pseudonym Miss Marvel. Her literary biography was replete with feats: Kamala saved the world in the team of avengers and champions, fought with Spider-Man, Loki and Wolverine. The appearance and image of Kamala Khan early biography of Kamaly is associated with her attempt to self -identification in American society.

Having honored religious traditions, the Muslim woman grew up in the polar world, which laid out an imprint on her character. Being an outcast, she did not break and gained faithful friends. The appearance of the heroine is traditional for her nation. However, at the age of 16, after the khan gained inhuman abilities, it turned from a black teenager with brown hair into a blond girl.

It is curious that this is exactly what she wanted before, but, having transformed, she began to doubt the sincerity of her desires. This contradiction reflected the very essence of Kamala. On the one hand, Miss Marvel thought that becoming like everyone else - her dream, on the other hand, Pakistanka did not want to lose herself and cultural identity. Kamaly Khan, Khan Turrigen, activated the abilities in the character, which were initially inherent in her as a representative of the race of nonhumans.

Thanks to this awakening, she learned to deform her body, lengthen the limbs, regulate growth. In addition, the khan has high regeneration, so it easily tolerates bullet wounds. The ability to change appearance was reflected not only in the color of the hair or eye. Miss Marvel imitates inanimate objects. A bonus to such a set of talents was a bioluminescence, thanks to which Kamala radiates energy.At the same time, Khan also has weaknesses.

Her body loses elasticity if electromagnetic impulses are directed at her. And abuse of regeneration leads to general weakening.

The same actress announced the character in such animated projects as “Spider-Man”, “Sunrise of Marvel”, “Sunrise of Marvel” and “Entertain of Marvel: Secret Warriors”. In some projects, she was voiced by Priyanka Chopra. The actress, which is interesting, like her heroine, was born in a family of Muslims - immigrants from Pakistan. Iman noted that the khan is close to her not only by ethnicity.

The performer was also a fan of the Marvel universe, and Miss Marvel was her idol. At the school of Wellani Cosplayed this character on Halloween. The actress had never starred in the cinema, so she was given great support by her colleagues on the project of Brig Larson and Teyon Parris. Even before the premiere of the series, it was known that Wellani would return to his role in the film "Marvel", which was scheduled for a year.

Interesting facts in Kamal’s youth wrote fan fictions under the pseudonym Slothbaby. The team of the Avengers and Carol Danvers became its main characters. Translated from the Arab name Miss Marvel means "perfection." As a Muslim, Khan always wanted to celebrate Christmas.